On Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Benjamin “Ben” Michael Tomasi passed away at age seventy-four. He was born in Silverton, Colorado in 1948. Growing up in Silverton, Ben enjoyed fishing and camping in the mountains. After graduating from Silverton High School, Ben earned a BA from Fort Lewis College and an MBA from Mesa State College. Ben worked as a paralegal and insurance agent.
Ben is survived by two sisters Carol and Bobbie (Drew); two daughters, Julie (Ken) and Katherine (Mike); four grandchildren, Annika, Kylie, Jacob, Megan; a step-granddaughter and three step-great-granddaughters. Ben and his family moved to Grand Junction in 1982. He enjoyed camping and fishing on the Grand Mesa, attending the girls’ school events, 4-H, softball games, and horse shows. Ben was an avid reader and had a strong Christian faith.
A memorial service will be held this summer in Grand Junction, CO and a burial service in Durango, CO. In lieu of giving flowers, the family asks that those who are able instead donate to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital @ https://www.stjude.org/donate
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MartinMortuary.com for the Tomasi family.
